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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1964

Page

2

Mothers Day Social at Baptist Church Slated Festivities

The Mother Daughter banquet at the Baptist Church highlighted Mother’s Day activities with church men assisting, six high school youths serving, and Mrs Paul Martin as dinner chair. Plans featured silhouettes on menus, old fashioned songs, and skits recalling memories. Grace Hill Ladies Aid met for an all day cleaning session followed by devotions and a June 10 work day at the church.

The Baptist Church Paul Martin Lyle Zear Robert Vanderlinden Buffington Stanley Wallace Donald Smith Beverly Smith Richard Peterson Sarah Kephart Margaret Wilson Pat Williams Grace Hill Ladies Aid Robert Miksch Merle Brinning Carl Corpman Alaska Leonard Brinning Marion Robertson

Ainsworth OES Plans Friendship Meeting And Dinner

Ainsworth chapter 392 Order of Eastern Star schedules a Friendship meeting and official visitation on May 2. A reception follows at the United Presbyterian Church and a cooperative dinner at 6 30 p.m. Reservations with Aileen White by May 18. Meeting at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Engagement news: Carolyn Van Houweling to James T. Bollman Jr. with an August wedding planned. Carolyn teaches at Washington Junior High, James works at Keating Welding in Washington.

Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star United Presbyterian Church Aileen White Masonic Temple Carl van Houweling Prairie Carolyn James T. Bollman Jr James T. Bollman Sr Sheldon Miss van Houweling Washington Bollman Keating Welding

New potatoes on display near West Chester

Farmer Homer Brning, two miles east of West Chester, shows new potatoes at the Journal office. Planted on his farm by Arden Roethel on Good Friday, the tubers measure one to one and a half inches.

Homer Brnning West Chester Journal Office Arden Roethel

Methodist circles meet Wednesday at church

Mrs Wendell Eden hosted Circle X of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service Wednesday evening with Mrs William Deaton assisting. Twelve members attended. Claire Keating gave the program The Sea of Giving. Devotions led by Wilfred McCreedy Joe Evanovich. Next meeting a joint Circle XI potluck at Sunset Park. Circle XI entertained by Myron Shields assisted by John Sproule. Eugene Steele led the lesson The Sea of Giving. Roll and Underwood led the devotions. Ray Enfield attended as a guest and joined the group.

Wendell Eden Circle X Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service William Deaton Claire Keating Wilfred McCreedy Joe Evanovich Circle XI Sunset Park Myron Shields John Sproule Eugene Steele Roll and Underwood Ray Enfield

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Hosts May Meeting at Franklin Center

Nancy and Terry Mangold entertained the Franklin Cubs 4-H Club with Jerry Combs presiding. Jane Combs and Julia Miksch led singing as plans for Lake Darling summer camp were discussed. Jane Combs spoke on Gardens and Steve Bartholomew on Raising Pigs. Marion Timmins distributed weed identification cards. Potluck will be held June 11 at noon at Franklin Center followed by a tour.

Nancy Terry Mangold Franklin Cubs Jerry Combs Jane Combs Julia Miksch Lake Darling Steve Bartholomew Marion Timmins Franklin Center

Social calendar notices for community groups and events

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a m day of first publication and printed three days in advance. Thursday events include OES p m Masonic Temple Women Of Moose formal enrollment. WF Martha Group. Mrs James Stalder. Altenhofen. quilt blocks. Friday WSCS May Breakfast at church. Home Arts Club Esther Booth. County Club Twilight League dinner reservations by Thursday. Saturday OFS Mother Daughter Breakfast at Masone Temple. White Shrine Bridge dessert and cards at Masonic Temple. Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple. Bible study. Garden 1 at 2 pm with Mrs James McQuaid. Baptist Friendly Bible Class potluck. Monday White Shrine dessert and cards at Masonic Temple. Rainbow Girls. note change of place.

Women of Moose Moose Home Martha Group James Stalder HJ Club James’ Altenhofen WSCS Church Home Arts Club Esther Booth County Club VFW S. E. Blattner John Martin White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Masonic Templ Bible John Lemmon James McQuaid Baptist Friendly

Local Notes Preview Hospital Stay And Family Visits

Mrs. George Chalupa was admitted to University Hospital Iowa City on Tuesday on the fifth floor. The Cha lupas and family of Cheyenne Wyoming arrived to spend a week with the Chalupas and relatives. Mrs. Charles Snyder returned from a ten day visit in Dearborn Michigan and Mother's Day visits with relatives followed.

George Chalupa University Hospital Iowa City Darrell Chalupa Cheyenne Wyo Geo. Chalupa Vicki Charles Snyder Earl Morrall Dearborn Mich Douglas Whitehead Palatine

Washington names in record of admittance and dismissal

Admitted yesterday includes Vicki Bartholo mew Walter Wolfe Mrs. Fred Martin and Ralph Melville all from Washington undergoing surgical or medical care. Dismissed today are Carlotta Goodwin Mrs Dwight Bode and son also of Washington along with Mrs Jim Hotle and Mrs Clement Chalupa from Richland.

Vicki Bartholomew Washington Surgical Walter Wolfe Medical Fred Martin Ralph Melville Carlotta Goodwin Dwight Bode

Cedar Clippers 4H Club Holds May Meeting

The Cedar Clippers 4H Club met May 11 at the Redlingers home with 3 leaders, 12 members, and guest Mrs Earl Redlinger. Nancy Redlinger spoke on Balance Formal and Informal. Demonstrations by Angela Times, Martha Knupp, and Myrna Cave showcased dresser scarf, dust mitt, and pillow cover. Shirley Times announced Career Day at Ames. Refreshments by the hostesses. Next meeting with Karen Huber.

Cheewee Pers Cedar Clippers 4H Nancy Patty Redlinger Shirley Tinnes Earl Redlinger Nancy Redlinger Angela Marsha Knupp Myrna Cave Shirl Ames Duane Redlinger Karen Huber

VEW Auxiliary Breakfast Club and Sunshine Community Club Activities

Mrs Amos Fitzgerald hosted fourteen VEW Auxiliary Breakfast Club members Wednesday. A sewing report from the VA Hospital Iowa City May 6 was presented. A Ft Madison May 27 tour was planned. Mrs Wil lard Gray coordinated contact for attendees. Sunshine Club hosted twelve members and seven guests for a one o'clock lunch with a program by Mrs Lyle Wilcox on mothers and daughters.

Amos Fitzgerald VEW Auxiliary Iowa City Ft. Madison Willard Gray Leslie Beenblossom Wilma Jean Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Ray Miller

Secret committee for silver tea to be revealed

A community notice from the Legion Hall announces a forthcoming meeting on Wednesday with Sunshine Belles serving and Mrs Will Richards presiding. The committee for the silver tea will be revealed at the gathering, signaling preparations for the charitable event.

United States Jugosla Legion Hall Sunshine Belles Will Richards Committee For the Silver Tea Sisters

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